Bistro- Sarasota Art Museum

Food artisans! The quality is excellent, although the portion sizes are somewhat small given the high prices. Nonetheless, the experience is definitely worth it.

I absolutely love this place! The food is consistently fresh and delicious. The staff is fantastic and always takes care of my vegan lunch needs. The coffee is great as well. The atmosphere is pleasant and spacious, bright and quiet. I highly recommend it!

I ordered the Tuna sandwich and the Reuben, which was served with a generous portion of delicious kettle chips. The tuna comes with bagna cauda (which includes anchovies), so I opted to have it on the side—good decision, as it can be quite salty! Some might say it's a bit pricey, but that’s to be expected in Sarasota. It was definitely worth it! They offer free water, which is a nice savings. As a graduate of SHS just before the old building was closed, I appreciated the cool decor—it’s very trendy! The only downside was that they were out of grilled cheese. If you become a member of the museum, you can get 10% off at the Bistro!

Delightful bistro featuring locally sourced foods. I had the very tasty grilled cheese along with a very fresh (and artistic! tomato bisque (see photos . As they feature local foods the menu changes, so call ahead if you have a particular craving. The staff was energetic, pleasant and attentive. I loved the mid-century modern decor with several delightful wall graphics and bright, colorful furniture. The outside seating had many tables, all with sun-shading umbrellas for a nice al fresco experience. And of course, the adjacent museum is well worth the visit!Parking: Loads of free parking!

I ordered the Butternut Squash Ricotta Tartine. What arrived was one small piece of hard, overcooked toast, buttered, with two or three little diced pieces of roasted squash and a couple of tiny blobs of ricotta. Perched on top were two sage leaves. The price for this? $15. Seriously?! — I almost had to laugh and ask them where the rest of my lunch was. Staff couldn’t answer a simple question about the menu. A SMALL iced coffee was $5. My companion had a generously-sized salad. The staff said “good choice” when she ordered — that should have been my clue right there! Enjoy the museum, and then lunch at Panera a block away: you’ll get a lot more for your $15!